A man of integrity ...
Paul
Newman is no longer with us but he left a legacy that few can rival.
Many years ago I heard a TV announcer interview him and he said that
he and JoAnna had decided to put a cap on the amount of money they
needed to lead a good life.
He
went on to say that a person, or persons, could only have so many
“toys” and, in a world that was overcome with poverty and
hardship that he felt it was a crime to just keep on getting without
giving back. He said he intended to live by these words.
While
movies brought in the big bucks it was his love of driving race cars
that filled the latter part of his life and I just watched a
documentary about that. As a matter of interest the 2006 animated
film“Cars” was his last film. He was the voice of a 1961 Hudson
Hornet and also helped check the authenticity of the races.
Newman's
Own, his line of salad dressings, sauces, and snacks gives every bit
of the profits to education and charitable purposes. Since
it's inception over $250 million have been donated.
Many
needed causes have found an answer through his selfless contributions
but I think his favorite might have been the Hole In The Wall camps. The first one was
started in 1988 and there are now camps all over the world. It
provides a memorable free holiday to children with life-threatening
illnesses.
And his reward:
posted by Ginnie at 4:00 PM
5 Comments:
Those eyes alone could melt a heart but his work which continues is wonderful!
I also greatly admired Paul Newman and his wife for their selfless generosity and actually prefer the Newman's salad dressings to other products. Admittedly, they may be pricier than a supermarket or other brand, but knowing the proceeds go to help others makes the cost worthwhile to me and certainly to many others.
How nice to be reminded of his good attitude and deeds.
and his wife was a great actress in her own right. I always admired him...:)
My friend Possum is having trouble posting comments but I loved what she shared here so I am copying it and here it is:
I remember hearing a wonderful story about Paul Newman - back when they used to put pictures of missing kids on milk cartons????? He was at one of his summer camps and was having lunch with a bunch of the kids there when one of the kids saw Newman's picture on (?) the salad dressing(?) or some such product. The kid kept looking at Newman and at the label and back at Newman. Finally the child reached over and tapped his hand and quietly asked him if he knew he was missing.
Of course, it might not be true, but knowing kids as I do- I can see this happening. I think it is a fun story about a kind and generous man. I bought a jar of his Marinara yesterday!
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